show dogs

does anyone here show there sbt i've got a 4 month staffy that i'm just about to start showing

Personally I don't, she is a rescue but there are a few on here that do and that have!

my leo was shown when younger and placed most times

I used to show Bandit.

I used to show Dempsey.

Gave it all up!

I used to do a bit of showing when my girl was a pup, she did okay and got placed every time out but she didnt go quite as far as I hoped so we stopped when she got to about a year. Im going to show her pup though when hes born, was there anything in particular you wanted to know?

Nosipho wrote:I used to do a bit of showing when my girl was a pup, she did okay and got placed every time out but she didnt go quite as far as I hoped so we stopped when she got to about a year. Im going to show her pup though when hes born, was there anything in particular you wanted to know?

thank you theres lots i'd like to know, what sort of collar should i use? what colour should i wear? how fast do we move? we have ribbon parade this sunday

A flat collar is fine, not oo thick & heavy or you'll spoil the shape & length of the neck. Leather always looks good on staffs.

The colour you wera isn't that important as long as you don't wear white if you have a white staff or black if you have a black staff etc. A lot of judges like the handlers to look smart & some countries have a 'dress code' for showing. In the uk people tend to dress casually unless it's a big show like Crufts when they'll tart it up a bit! After all, it's the dog that is being judged, not the handler!

On a puppy I would use a flat, buckle collar not a slip or half check. My puppy show set is really narrow so that the judge can see the shape of the pup's neck properly and it's conformation.

Over here there is no particular dress code but I usually just put something reasonably smart on, tailored trousers or a longish skirt. I know its not the human that is being judged, but I know from experience with horse showing that if dog (or horse) and owner make a pretty picture together they are more easy on the eye and will attract a judge to place them.

You will move at a trot, try not to let your dog start running. A jog/trot is fine, you want them to be showing their movement as best they can. Try not to slow down/speed up. Keep a constant speed. Here the judge will ask us to run the dog up and down, this is the only chance you have to show your dog's movement so make the most of space. Teach your dog to turn tidyly, sometimes the judge will want you to run the dog in a triangle. (These are our UK rules, not sure about Aus...).

What colour is your puppy? Have you got a photo?

And most of all have "fun" if your dog enjoys the attention he will show himself. There is nothing nicer than when the judge goes for the rosettes and the dogs ears go up and they stand solid to attention as if to say pick meeeeeeee

hes black brindle i think hes beautiful and should win everything but i could be biased, our biggest competition is his littermate shown by his breeder
http://rumblestaff.com/default.aspx this is my boys dad

mooch wrote:hes black brindle i think hes beautiful and should win everything but i could be biased, our biggest competition is his littermate shown by his breeder
http://rumblestaff.com/default.aspx this is my boys dad

wow.. what stunners !!

Dads gorgeous! Reminds me of my girl Skibadee. You'll have to get some photos of your pup on here would be great to see him. And what Gem said is so right, if your worrying or nervous the dog will pick up on it and wont show himself off to his best! Make it fun and your pup will shine.

Definitely make it fun! Plenty of practice, but plenty of praise.

I show mine walk the dog with a fast pace and i just use a thin leather (black) on mine. Good luck with the showing!

I really hope you do well at showing but a loyal loving pet is first and foremost you have to be able to take knock backs but if you beleive in your pup then go for it, have a open mind and enjoy yourself whatever the outcome. Here in the uk the competition is very high having over 30 top quality dogs in some classes and of course you will hear its fixed usually from the ones not doing well.

to me dog shows are just for fun and to me i arrive with a champion and leave with a champion

mooch wrote:to me dog shows are just for fun and to me i arrive with a champion and leave with a champion

Winner

mooch wrote:to me dog shows are just for fun and to me i arrive with a champion and leave with a champion

I always say "The best dog is the one you take home with you!"

we had ribbon parade today Blitz's first show he got best baby puppy of breed and reserve best in breed i'm so proud of him, he was so tired when we left

Oh, well done, that's brilliant!

Did you take any pics?

no show pictures i hate having my picture taken but heres some from the park 2 days ago, he hates his collar

Well done!
Great pics, I can see why he won. He is a stunner
Blue hates having his collar off. I think I'll take it off for a bit and let him feel more relaxed. He goes mental and won't settle until I put it back on

BlueStaffBlue wrote:Well done!
Great pics, I can see why he won. He is a stunner
Blue hates having his collar off. I think I'll take it off for a bit and let him feel more relaxed. He goes mental and won't settle until I put it back on

thanks , i wish Blitz loved his collar 1 day he might realize that his collar means we're going out

He's gorgeous! Next show, you must have some pics taken, even if they miss out your head!!!!

Caryll wrote:He's gorgeous! Next show, you must have some pics taken, even if they miss out your head!!!!

that will be in 2 weeks we have 2 days of showing

We won't give up, you know.....we want pics!

Well done !!!!!

ok i'll take lots of pics

had our first real dog show the first day it was pouring and so muddy but he got baby puppy of breed saturday and sunday i'm so proud of him

so pleased for you both

Aww what a

Well done you! His face is starting to mature now hes growing up already, what a cutie

He's so gorgeous, well done!

I'd love to show Skyla.Just waiting for 'Britain's naughtiest pets' to call and we'll be made.

Skylas-mom wrote:I'd love to show Skyla.Just waiting for 'Britain's naughtiest pets' to call and we'll be made.

I think mine would win greadiest dog

Mine would win thickest!